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Honda to launch the CRF1000L Africa Twin by late 2015

Honda has employed a 1000cc parallel twin engine that is mated to Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

Overdrive|May 15, 2015, 08:00:07 IST

Honda has confirmed that it will launch the CRF1000L Africa Twin. The Japanese manufacturer has stated that the new adventure motorcycle will stay true to the attributes of the original XRV650 Africa Twin that was launched by HRC in 1988 as well as the XRV750 that was produced from 1989. Honda had unveiled its True Adventure prototype at the 2014 EICMA in Milan.

Honda has employed a 1000cc parallel twin engine that is mated to Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). The images suggest that the motorcycle is production spec and sports twin headlamps and LED indicators. The Africa Twin moniker adorns the panels on either side of the motorcycle.

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